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John E. Weinstein, Ph.D.
CURRICULUM VITAE
PROFESSIONAL POSITION:
Interim Dean
School of Science and Mathematics The Citadel
Charleston, SC 29409
Office: (843) 953-6682
e-mail: [email protected]
EDUCATION: Post-Doctoral Research Scholar 1995-1997 Zoology, Miami University, Oxford, OH.
Ph.D. 1994 Biological Sciences, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC.
M.S. 1991 Biology, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC.
B.A. 1987 Biology, Rutgers University, New
Brunswick, NJ.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: 2016-present Interim Dean, School of Science and Mathematics, The Citadel Responsible for administration of the School, including long-term planning; financial management;
fundraising; development of undergraduate and graduate programs and curriculum; marketing;
community relations; and, the recruitment, retention, and development of faculty, staff, and students.
2011-2016 Professor and Department Head, Biology Department, The Citadel.
Responsible for 10 faculty members and 2 staff, including planning, scheduling, and assessment of
undergraduate and graduate academic programs; annual evaluation of faculty and staff; supervision of 4 adjunct faculty; budgeting; fundraising; department relations within and beyond the college; strategic
planning; and, maintenance of biology facilities.
2005-2011 Associate Professor with tenure, Biology Department, The Citadel.
2000-2005 Assistant Professor, Biology Department, The Citadel.
2016-present Faculty (courtesy appointment), Department of Biological Sciences, Clemson
University.
2005-present Faculty (courtesy appointment), Master of Science in Environmental Studies
Program, College of Charleston.
2000-present Faculty (courtesy appointment), Graduate Program in Marine Biology,
College of Charleston.
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1998-2000 Assistant Professor, Department of Biological & Earth Sciences, Texas
A&M University-Commerce, Commerce, TX.
1997-1998 Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, Western
Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI.
1995 Research Assistant Professor, Baruch Institute, University of South
Carolina, Columbia, SC.
1987-1988 Bioassay Laboratory Technician, IT Corporation, Edison, NJ.
HONORS AND AWARDS: 2007-2008 Sabbatical (year-long), Center for Coastal Environmental Health and
Biomolecular Research, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,
Charleston, SC.
1993 South Carolina Wildlife Federation Scholarship 1989 Outstanding Graduate Student, East Carolina University
1987 Summa cum laude, B.A. in Biology, Rutgers University
TEACHING OVERVIEW:
A - Courses Taught
The Citadel BIOL 101 General Biology I
BIOL 102 General Biology II
BIOL 317 Human Anatomy & Physiology I
BIOL 318 Human Anatomy & Physiology II BIOL 320 Intern Research
BIOL 327 Human Anatomy & Physiology I Laboratory
BIOL 328 Human Anatomy & Physiology II Laboratory BIOL 403 Mammalian Physiology
BIOL 411 Biology Senior Seminar
BIOL 421 Toxicology
BIOL 603 General Physiology BIOL 610 Special Topics – Evolution for Secondary Education Teachers
BIOL 611 Graduate Research
BIOL 621 Aquatic Toxicology HON 400 Honors Research
Texas A&M – Commerce BSc 107 Human Biology: Structure and Function
BSc 251 Human Anatomy & Physiology I
BSc 252 Human Anatomy & Physiology II
BSc 305 General Physiology BSc 424/524 Toxicology
BSc 497/597 Marine Biology
BSc 498 Environmental Biology BSc 595 Thesis Research
EnvS 204 Introduction to Environmental Science
Western Michigan University
BIOS 240 Human Physiology
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BIOS 560 Toxicology
BIOS 597 Pollution Biology
Miami University
ZOO 121 Environmental Biology
B- Mentoring of Research Experiences The Citadel
Undergraduate (B.S. in Biology unless noted) Graduate (M.A. in Biology) John Deckle Austin Gray
Justin Kiel Rachelle Riegerix
Emily Schwendinger Jonte Miller Brittney Crocker Elliot Dillihay
Blake Holt Ross Garner
Erin Bucherl Bree Maddray
Daniel Mendez Katrina Villiard Rachelle Riegerix
Austin Gray (B.S. in Physical Education/Health and Wellness)
Jonte Miller Jack Bauer (B.S. in Physical Education/Health and Wellness)
Kyle Williams
Elliot Dillihay Colby Swank (B.S. in Physical Education/Health and Wellness)
Eric Roberts
Ross Garner
Keane Phillips David DeLoach
Luke Baxley
Davis Reames
College of Charleston
Graduate (M.S. in Marine Biology) Graduate (M.S. in Environmental Studies)
Rachel Leads Alan Flemming
Hope Wertz
Sarah Kell
Texas A&M – Commerce
Graduate (M.S. in Biology)
Waylan Metts
Kevin Polk
SCHOLARLY PUBLICATIONS:
A- Peer-reviewed
Book chapters
Weinstein, J.E. 1996. Anthropogenic Impacts on Salt Marshes - A Review. In: Sustainable Development in the Southeastern Coastal Zone, edited by F.J. Vernberg, W.B. Vernberg, and T.
Siewicki. The Belle W. Baruch Library in Marine Science, No. 20. University of South Carolina
Press, Columbia, SC. pp. 135-170.
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Published articles in peer-reviewed journals (* before a name indicates a student author)
1. *Gray, A.D., *Wertz, H., *Leads, R.L., Weinstein, J.E. 2018. Microplastic in two South Carolina estuaries: occurrence, distribution, and composition. Marine Pollution Bulletin. 128C: 223-233.
2. *Gray, A.D. and Weinstein, J.E. 2017. Size and shape dependent effects of microplastic particles on
adult daggerblade grass shrimp, Palaemonetes pugio. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry,
36(11): 3074-3080. 3. Au, S.A, Lee, C.M., Weinstein, J.E., van den Hurk, P., Klaine, S.J. 2017. Trophic transfer of
microplastics in aquatic ecosystems: identifying critical research needs. Integrated Environmental
Assessment and Management, 13(3): 505-509. 4. Weinstein, J.E., *Crocker, B.K.,*Gray, A.D. 2016. From macroplastic to microplastic: degradation of
high‐density polyethylene, polypropylene, and polystyrene in a salt marsh habitat. Environmental
Toxicology and Chemistry, 35(7):1632-1640. 5. *Williams, C.B., Weinstein, J.E., Rocha, C.L. 2016. Water quality and fecal coliform levels in
Georgia oxbow lakes relative to connectivity with the Savannah River. Georgia Journal of Science,
Vol. 74: No. 2, Article 8. http://digitalcommons.gaacademy.org/gjs/vol74/iss2/8.
6. Weinstein, J.E., Crawford, K.D. *Garner, T.R., Flemming, A.J. 2010. Screening-level ecological and human health risk assessment of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in stormwater detention pond
sediments of coastal South Carolina, USA. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 178:906-916.
7. Weinstein, J.E., Crawford, K.D., *Garner, T.R. 2010. Polycylcic aromatic hydrocarbon contamination in stormwater detention pond sediments in coastal South Carolina. Environmental Monitoring and
Assessment, 162:21-35.
8. Crawford, K.D., Weinstein, J.E., Hemingway, R.E., *Garner, T.R., *Globensky, G. 2010. A survey of
metal and pesticide levels in stormwater retention pond sediments in coastal South Carolina. Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 58:9-23.
9. *Garner, T.R., Weinstein, J.E., Sanger D.M. 2009. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon contamination in
South Carolina salt marsh-tidal creek systems: Relationships among sediments, biota and watershed land use. Archives of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 57:103-115.
10. *Flemming, A.T., Weinstein, J.E., Lewitus, A.J. 2008. Survey of PAH in low density residential
stormwater ponds in coastal South Carolina: False dark mussels (Mytilopsis leukophaeta) as potential biomonitors. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 56:1598-1608.
11. Weinstein, J.E. and *Garner, T.R. 2008. Piperonyl butoxide enhances the bioconcentration and
photoinduced toxicity of fluoranthene and benzo[a]pyrene to larvae of the grass shrimp
(Palaemonetes pugio). Aquatic Toxicology, 87:28-36. 12. *Filipowicz, A.B., Weinstein, J.E., Sanger, D.M. 2007. Dietary transfer of fluoranthene from an
estuarine oligochaete (Monopylephorus rubroniveus) to grass shrimp (Palaemonetes pugio): influence
of piperonyl butoxide. Marine Environmental Research, 63:132-145. 13. *Bolton-Warberg, M., Coen, L.D., and Weinstein, J.E. 2007. Acute toxicity and acetylcholinesterase
inhibition in grass shrimp (Palaemonetes pugio) and oysters (Crassostrea virginica) exposed to the
organophosphate dichlorvos: laboratory and field studies. Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 52:207-216.
14. Weinstein, J.E., and Diamond, S.A. 2006. Relating daily solar UV radiation dose in salt marsh-
associated estuarine systems to laboratory assessments of photoactivated PAH toxicity.
Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 25:2860-2868. 15. Weinstein, J.E. 2003. Influence of salinity on the bioaccumulation and photoinduced toxicity of
fluoranthene to an estuarine shrimp and oligochaete. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry,
22:2932-2939.
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16. Weinstein, J.E., Sanger D.M. 2003. Comparative tolerance of two estuarine annelids to fluoranthene
under normoxic and moderately hypoxic conditions. Marine Environmental Research, 56:637-648. 17. Weinstein, J.E., Sanger, D.M., Holland, A.F. 2003. Bioaccumulation and toxicity of fluoranthene in
the estuarine oligochaete Monopylephorus rubroniveus. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety,
55:278-286.
18. Weinstein, J.E. 2002. Photoperiod effects on the UV-induced toxicity of fluoranthene to freshwater mussel glochidia: Absence of repair during dark periods. Aquatic Toxicology, 59:153-161.
19. Weinstein, J.E. and *Polk, K.D. 2001. Phototoxicity of anthracene and pyrene to glochidia of the
freshwater mussel Utterbackia imbecillis. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 20:2021-2028. 20. Weinstein, J.E. 2001. Characterization of the acute toxicity of photoactivated fluoranthene to
glochidia of the freshwater mussel, Utterbackia imbecillis. Environmental Toxicology and
Chemistry, 20: 412-419. 21. Weinstein, J.E., Oris, J.T. 1999. Humic acids reduce the bioaccumulation and phototoxicity of
fluoranthene in fish. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 18:2087-2094.
22. Weinstein, J.E., Oris, J.T., Taylor, D.H. 1997. An ultrastructural examination of the mode of UV-
induced toxic action of fluoranthene in fathead minnows, Pimephales promelas. Aquatic Toxicology, 39:1-22.
23. Weinstein, J.E. 1997. Fluoranthene-induced histological alterations in oysters, Crassostrea virginica:
Seasonal field and laboratory studies. Marine Environmental Research, 43:201-218. 24. Weinstein, J.E. 1995. Seasonal responses of the mixed-function oxygenase system in the American
oyster, Crassostrea virginica, to urban-derived polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Comparative
Biochemistry and Physiology, 112C:299-307. 25. Weinstein, J.E. 1995. Fine structure of the digestive tubule in the Eastern oyster, Crassostrea
virginica. Journal of Shellfish Research, 14:97-103.
26. Weinstein, J.E., West, T.L., Bray, J.T. 1992. Shell disease and metal content of blue crabs,
Callinectes sapidus, from the Albemarle-Pamlico Estuarine System, North Carolina. Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 23:355-362.
27. Gimperline, P.J., Miller, D., West, T.L., Weinstein, J.E., Hamilton, J.G., Bray, J.T. 1992. Principal
component analysis, trace metals, and blue crab shell disease. Analytical Chemistry, 64:523-52.
B- Other Published Evidence of Scholarship (non-peer reviewed)
1. Weinstein, J.E. 2017. Health care’s perfect storm and the critical need for nurses. Charleston
Business. 2(1):13. 2. Weinstein, J.E., Crawford, K.D., Sanger, D.M. 2010. Sediment contamination in stormwater
detention ponds. Stormwater. 11(5): 68-74.
C- Technical Report (*before a name indicates a student)
1. Weinstein, J.E., Klaine, S.J., Au, S.Y, Gray, A.D. 2016. Particle contamination: direct effects on salt-
marsh-tidal creek organisms and indirect effects on the bioavailability and toxicity of polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). Submitted to South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium. 33 pp.
2. Weintein, J.E., Wertz, H., Gray, A.D. 2014. Marine plastic debris: assessing the hazards to larval
oysters, Crassostrea virginica, and grass shrimp, Palaemonetes pugio. Submitted to the South
Carolina Sea Grant Consortium. 22 pp. 3. Proffitt, C.E, Coen, L.C., Geiger, S., Kimbro, D., Nance, H., Weinstein, J. 2013. The Deepwater
Horizon oil spill: assessing impacts on a critical habitat, oyster reefs and associated species in Florida
Gulf estuaries. Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative Block Grant Technical Report, submitted to Florida Institute of Oceanography, 28 pp.
4. Weinstein, J.E., *Miller, A.E. 2012. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon content in oysters (Crassostrea
virginica) from the Florida Gulf Coast following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Submitted to Florida Atlantic University/Florida Institute of Oceanography, 24 pp.
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5. Weinstein, J.E., Crawford, K.D., *Garner, T.R. 2008. Chemical and biological contamination of
coastal South Carolina stormwater detention ponds: Final Report. Submitted to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control – Ocean and Coastal Resource Management and
South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium, Charleston, SC. 82 pp.
PRESENTATIONS – CONFERENCES AND SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS:
A- Posters/Oral Presentations/Symposia (* before a name indicates a student)
1- National/International organizations 1. *Leads, RR and Weinstein, JE. Tire wear particles: occurrence, fate, and effects in the Charleston
Harbor estuary, SC. 38th Annual Meeting, Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry;
Minneapolis, MN. Nov. 12-16, 2017. (First Place – Best Platform Presentation). 2. *Dekle, JL, *Leads, RR, and Weinstein, JE. Degradation of Biodegradable Plastics in a Salt Marsh
Habitat. 38th Annual Meeting, Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, Minneapolis,
MN. Nov 12-16, 2017.
3. Weinstein, J.E. 2017. Microplastics in Charleston Harbor: the global problem in our backyard. South Carolina Aquarium, 2017 Plastic Pollution Summit. Charleston, SC. March 30, 2017.
4. *Gray, A.D., Weinstein J.E. 2016. Uptake and retention of microplastic particles by the daggerblade
grass shrimp, Palaemonetes pugio. 37th Annual Meeting, Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, Orlando, FL. Nov. 6-10, 2016. (First Place – Best Platform Presentation)
5. Weinstein, J.E., *Holt, C.B., *Gray, A.D., and *Leads, R.R. 2016. Contribution of plastic debris to
microplastic abundance in Charleston Harbor. 37th Annual Meeting, Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, Orlando, FL. Nov. 6-10, 2016.
6. *Leads, R.R., Weinstein, J.E. 2016. Identifying Sources of Microplastic Debris in Charleston Harbor,
SC. 37th Annual Meeting, Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, Orlando, FL. Nov.
6-10, 2016 (Second Place – Best Poster Presentation). 7. Holt, C.B., Weinstein, J.E. 2015. Microplastic particle formation from field-collected plastic debris in
a salt marsh habitat. 36th Annual Meeting, Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, Salt
Lake City, UT. Nov. 1-5, 2015. 8. *Wertz, H., DeLorenzo, M.E., Weinstein, J.E. 2015. Assessing the effects of polyethylene
microbeads on juvenile hard clams (Mercenaria mercenaria). 36th Annual Meeting, Society of
Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, Salt Lake City, UT. Nov. 1-5, 2015.
9. Weinstein, J.E., *Crocker, B.K., *Gray, A.D. 2015. Microplastic formation from plastic debris in estuarine environments. 36th Annual Meeting, Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry,
Salt Lake City, UT. Nov. 1-5, 2015.
10. *Gray, A.D., *Wertz, H., Weinstein, J.E. 2015. Microplastic abundance in South Carolina estuaries. 36th Annual Meeting, Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, Salt Lake City, UT. Nov.
1-5, 2015.
11. *Crocker, B.K., Weinstein, J.E. 2015. From plastic to microplastic: decomposition of three common plastic polymers in a salt marsh habitat. Council on Undergraduate Research. 25th Annual Posters on
the Hill. Washington, D.C. April 23, 2015.
12. Weinstein, J.E. 2014. Microplastics in estuarine environments: a case study of Charleston Harbor.
35th Annual Meeting, Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, Vancouver, B.C. Nov. 9-12, 2014.
13. *Gray, A.D., *Mendez, D., Weinstein, J.E. 2014. Size-dependent effects of polyethylene
microspheres to the daggerblade grass shrimp, Palaemonetes pugio. 35th Annual Meeting, Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, Vancouver, B.C. Nov. 9-12, 2014.
14. *Riegerix, R.C., *Gray, A.D., Weinstein, J.E. 2014. Assessing the potential hazards of polyethylene
microspheres on grass shrimp, Palaemonetes pugio. 35th Annual Meeting, Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, Vancouver, B.C. Nov. 9-12, 2014.
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15. *Wertz, H., Weinstein, J.E. 2014. Plastic debris in Charleston Harbor: Correlating macroplastic debris
with microplastic particles. 35th Annual Meeting, Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, Vancouver, B.C. Nov. 9-12, 2014.
16. *Gray, A.D., Weinstein, J.E. 2013. Characterizing the sensitivity of Daphnia magna to green home
and personal care products: linking product formulation to hazard. Society of Environmental
Toxicology and Chemistry. 34th Annual Meeting, Nashville, TN. Nov. 17-21, 2013. (Second Place Winner).
17. Weinstein, J.E., *Miller, J.A. 2013. Comparative assessment of the toxicity of green household
products. Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry - Europe. 23rd Annual Meeting, Glasgow, Scotland. May 12-16, 2013.
18. Weinstein, J.E., *Miller, J.A., Proffitt, C.E., Kimbro, D.L., Geiger, S.P., Coen, L.C. 2013. Spatial and
temporal trends in PAH levels of oysters (Crassostrea virginica) from the Florida Gulf Coast following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative, Gulf of Mexico Oil
Spill and Ecosystem Science Conference, New Orleans, LA, Jan. 21-23, 2013.
19. Geiger, S.P., Proffitt, C.E., Nance, H., Kimbro, D.L., Weinstein, J.E. 2012. Baseline assessment of
oyster reefs and their associated fauna in multiple Florida Gulf estuaries. 104th Annual Meeting of the National Shellfisheries Association. Seattle, WA, March 25-29th, 2012.
20. Miller, J., *Dillihay, E., *Boyd W., Weinstein J. 2011. Toxicity of green household product
formulations to larvae of the grass shrimp, Palaemonetes pugio. Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. 32nd Annual Meeting, Boston, MA.
21. Coen, L.D., Proffitt, C.E., Geiger, S.P., Kimbro, D.L., Weinstein, J.E. 2011. Florida Gulf Coast
oysters and associated fauna: effects of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and setting baseline conditions for future disturbances. Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation 21st Biennial
Conference, Daytona Beach, FL.
22. Nolan, P.M., Weinstein, J.E. 2010. Assessing avian use of stormwater detention ponds in a coastal
environment. International Society for Behavioral Ecology, Perth, Australia. 23. Weinstein, J.E., *Bauer, J. 2010. Toxicokinetics and photoinduced toxicity of PAHs in piperonyl
butoxide co-exposures to larvae of the grass shrimp (Palaemonetes pugio). Society of Environmental
Toxicology and Chemistry. 31st Annual Meeting, Portland, OR. 24. Weinstein, J.E., Crawford, K.D., *Garner, T.R., *Flemming, A.J. 2009. Ecological and human health
risk assessment of PAHs in stormwater detention pond sediments from coastal South Carolina.
Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. 30th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA.
25. Weinstein, J.E., *Garner, T.R. 2008. Effect of piperonyl butoxide on the bioconcentration and photoinduced toxicity of PAH to larvae of the grass shrimp (Palaemonetes pugio). Society of
Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. 5th World Congress. Sydney, Australia.
26. Crawford, K.D., Weinstein, J.E., *Garner, T.R., *Globensky, G.G., Sanger, D.M. 2008. Contamination of South Carolina coastal stormwater pond sediments: PAH, metal and pesticide
analysis. Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. 29th Annual Meeting. Tampa, FL.
27. *Garner, T.R., Weinstein, J.E. 2008. Acute and chronic toxicity of piperonyl butoxide to larvae of the grass shrimp, Palaemonetes pugio. Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. 29th
Annual Meeting. Tampa, FL.
28. *Garner, T.R., Weinstein, J.E., Sanger, D.M. 2007. The case of the mysteriously declining PAH
bioaccumulation factor in the estuarine oligochaete, Monopylephorus rubroniveus. Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. 28th Annual Meeting. Milwaukee, WI.
29. *Garner, T.R., Weinstein, J.E., and Sanger, D.M. 2006. PAH contamination in salt marsh-tidal creek
systems: Sediments, tubificid worms, and shrimp. Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. 27th Annual Meeting. Montreal, Quebec.
30. Weinstein, J.E., Diamond, S.A. 2006. Relating habitat-specific UV exposure to laboratory
assessments of PAH phototoxicity. Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. 27th Annual Meeting. Montreal, Quebec.
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31. *Filipowicz, A.B., Weinstein, J.E., Sanger, D.M. 2005. Dietary transfer of fluoranthene from an
estuarine oligochaete to grass shrimp: Influence of piperonyl butoxide. Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. 26th Annual Meeting. Baltimore, MD.
32. Weinstein J.E., Diamond, S.A. 2004. Quantifying ultraviolet irradiance in estuarine tidal creek
habitats: Relevance to the assessment of PAH phototoxicity. Society of Environmental Toxicology
and Chemistry. 25th Annual Meeting and Fourth World Congress. Portland, OR. 33. *Filipowicz, A., Weinstein, J.E., Sanger, D.M. 2004. Bioaccumulation of a PAH in the estuarine
oligochaete, Monopylephorus rubroniveus: the potential for trophic transfer. American Society of
Limnology and Oceanography. Savannah, GA. 34. Coen, L.D., Hollis, A.O., Hodges, M.S., Weinstein, J.E. 2004. Toward more environmentally-
friendly BMPs for intertidal oyster restoration: an experimental study evaluating stabilizing mesh
and related approaches. International Triennial Meeting of the World Aquaculture Society. Honolulu, HI.
35. Weinstein, J.E., *Baxley, L.D. 2003. Effect of salinity on PAH bioaccumulation and phototoxicity in
an estuarine shrimp and oligochaete. Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 24th
Annual Meeting, Austin, TX. 36. Sanger, D.M., Weinstein, J.E. 2003. Combined effects of lowered oxygen and polycyclic aromatic
hydrocarbon exposure on two common annelids of South Carolina coastal estuaries. Estuarine
Research Federation. 17th Biennial Meeting, Seattle, WA. 37. Weinstein, J.E. 2002. Photoperiod Effects on the UV-induced toxicity of PAH to freshwater mussel
glochidia. Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 23rd Annual Meeting, Salt Lake
City, UT. 38. Sanger, D.M., Weinstein, J.E. 2002. Phototoxicity of fluoranthene to an estuarine tubificid
oligochaete, Monopylephorus rubroniveus, in water-only and sediment exposures. Society of
Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 23rd Annual Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT.
39. Weinstein, J.E. 2002. Ultraviolet light enhances the toxicity of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons to glochidia of the paper pondshell, Utterbackia imbecillis. American Malacological Society, 68th
Annual Meeting, Charleston, SC.
40. Weinstein, J.E., Polk *K.D. 2001. Relative phototoxic potency of three PAHs to glochidia of freshwater mussels. Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 22nd Annual Meeting,
Baltimore, MD.
41. Weinstein, J.E. 2000. Characterization of the acute toxicity of phototoxic fluoranthene to glochidia
of the freshwater mussel, Utterbackia imbecillis. Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 21st Annual Meeting, Nashville, TN.
42. Oris, J.T., Hatch, A.C., Weinstein, J.E., Findlay, R.H., Diamond, S.A., Burton, G.A., Allen, B. 1998.
Modeling site specific phototoxicity of PAH in natural waters: case study of Lake Tahoe, California/Nevada, USA. Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 19th Annual Meeting,
Charlotte, NC.
43. Oris, J.T., Hatch, A.C., Weinstein, J.E., Findlay, R.H., McGinn, P.J., Diamond, S.A., Garrett, R., Jackson, W., Burton, G.A., Allen, B. 1998. Toxicity of ambient levels of motorized watercraft
emissions to fish and zooplankton in Lake Tahoe, California/Nevada, USA. European Society of
Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 8th Annual Meeting, Bordeaux, France.
44. Weinstein, J.E., Oris J.T. 1997. Humic Acids Reduce the Bioaccumulation and Phototoxicity of Fluoranthene in Fish. Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 18th Annual Meeting,
San Francisco, CA.
45. Weinstein, J.E., Oris, J.T., Taylor, D.H. 1997. An ultrastructural examination of the mode of photo-induced toxic action of PAH in fish. ASTM Seventh Symposium on Environmental Toxicology and
Risk Assessment, St. Louis, MO.
46. Diamond, S.A., Barron, M., Cacela, D., Little, E.E., Hurtubise, R.D., Oris J.T., Weinstein J.E. 1997. Considerations for the estimation and experimental reproduction of UV radiation dose in natural
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waters. ASTM Seventh Symposium on Environmental Toxicology and Risk Assessment, St. Louis,
MO. 47. Weinstein, J.E. 1996. Fluoranthene-induced histological alterations in oysters, Crassostrea virginica:
Seasonal field and laboratory studies. Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 17th
Annual Meeting, Washington, DC.
48. Weinstein, J.E., Oris, J.T., Taylor, D.H. 1996. Mode of photo-induced toxic action of PAH in fish. Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 17th Annual Meeting, Washington, DC.
49. Oris, J.T., Weinstein J.E., Walker S.E., Choi J. 1996. Mode of photo-induced toxic action of PAH in
vertebrates. ASTM Annual Meeting, Orlando FL.
2- State/Regional organizations
1. *Dekle, J.L., *Leads, R.R., and Weinstein, J.E. Degradation of Biodegradable Plastics in a Salt Marsh Habitat. Platform presentation at: Southern Conference Undergraduate Research Forum; Spartanburg,
SC. October 27-29, 2017.
2. *Leads, R.R., Weinstein, J.E. 2017. Identifying sources of microplastic debris in Charleston Harbor,
SC. Carolinas Regional Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. Charleston, SC. May 10-12, 2017. (First Place – Best Platform Presentation).
3. *Schwendinger, E.M., Weinstein, J.E. 2016. Microplastic particles as contaminants in consumer
products. Carolinas Regional Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. Wilmington, NC. May 12-14, 2016.
4. *Leads, R.R., Weinstein, J.E. 2016. Microplastic debris in Charleston Harbor: Identifying point
sources and assessing effects on grass shrimp (Palaemonetes pugio) immune function. Carolinas Regional Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. Wilmington, NC. May 12-14, 2016.
5. *Gray, A.D., *Holt, C., *Mendez, D., *Riegerix, R.R., Weinstein, J.E. 2016. Size and shape
dependent effects of microplastic particles on daggerblade grass shrimp, Palaemonetes pugio.
Carolinas Regional Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. Wilmington, NC. May 12-14, 2016. (First Place – Best Platform Presentation)
6. *Crocker, B.K., Weinstein, J.E. 2015. Formation of microplastic particles from three common plastic
polymers in a salt marsh habitat. Carolinas Regional Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. Raleigh, NC. March 12-14, 2015.
7. *Holt, C.B., Weinstein, J.E. 2015. Comparative toxicity of mouthguard cleaning agents to the
daggerblade grass shrimp, Palaemonetes pugio, and the freshwater cladoceran, Daphnia magna.
Carolinas Regional Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. Raleigh, NC. March12-14, 2015.
8. *Williams, C.B., Weinstein, J.E., Rocha, C. 2014. Water quality and fecal coliform levels in Georgia
oxbow lakes relative to connectivity with the Savannah River. Carolinas Regional Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. Clemson, SC. April 24-26, 2014. (Second Place - Best
Poster Presentation)
9. *Riegerix, R.C., Weinstein, J.E., Gray, A.D. 2014. Assessing the potential hazards of polyethylene microspheres on grass shrimp, Palaemonetes pugio. Carolinas Regional Society of Environmental
Toxicology and Chemistry. Clemson, SC. April 24-26, 2014.
10. *Wertz H., Weinstein, J.E. 2014. Plastic debris in Charleston Harbor: Quantitative analysis of
polymer types. Carolinas Regional Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. Clemson, SC. April 24-26, 2014.
11. *Gray, A.D., Weinstein, J.E. 2013. Does degradation alter the toxicity of green household products.
Carolinas Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, Raleigh, NC. (Second Place – Best Platform Presentation)
12. *Miller, J.A., Gray A.D., Weinstein, J.E. 2012. Does biodegradation alter the toxicity of "Green"
household products to larvae of the grass shrimp, Palaemonetes pugio? Carolinas Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, Aiken, SC.
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13. Abernathy, E., Cox, M., Marino, A., Lisenby, D. Tuberty, S., Weinstein, J.E. 2012. Assessment of
PAH loads and stream fish and macroinvertebratre recovery following a coal tar resealant release in an Appalachian headwater stream. Carolinas Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry,
Aiken, SC.
14. *Miller, J.A., *Dillihay, E., *Boyd, W., *Weinstein, J.E. 2011. Are “Green” Household Products
Less Toxic to Estuarine Organisms Than Conventional Formulations? Carolinas Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, Boone, N.C. (Third Place – Best Platform Presentation)
15. Weinstein, J.E., Crawford, K.D., *Garner, T.R. 2009. Identification of contaminants of concern in
coastal South Carolina stormwater detention ponds. Carolinas Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, Annual Meeting, The Citadel.
16. Weinstein, J.E., Crawford, K.D., *Garner, T.R. 2008. Chemical and biological contamination of
coastal South Carolina stormwater detention ponds. First Biennial South Carolina Water Resources Conference, North Charleston, SC.
17. Weinstein J.E., Crawford K.D., *Garner T.R. 2008. Chemical and biological contamination of coastal
South Carolina stormwater detention ponds. South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental
Control – Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, Charleston, SC. 18. *Garner T.R., Weinstein J.E. 2008. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon contamination in stormwater
detention pond sediments of coastal South Carolina: Relationship to watershed land-use and drainage
area. Carolinas Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, Annual Meeting, Morehead City, NC (Second Place – Best Overall Presentation).
19. *Garner, T.R., Weinstein, J.E., Sanger, D.M. 2008. Uptake of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in
the estuarine oligochaete, Monopylephorus rubruniveus: examination of bioaccumulation factors and response mechanisms. Southeastern Estuarine Research Society, Semi-annual Meeting, Charleston,
SC.
20. *Harper, H., Pennington, P., DeLorenzo, M., Key, P., Weinstein, J., Fulton, M. 2007. The effects of
bifenthrin on grass shrimp, Palaemonetes pugio and sheepshead minnow, Cyprinodon variegates. Carolinas Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, Annual Meeting, Athens, GA.
21. *Garner, T.R., Weinstein, J.E., Sanger, D.M. 2007. PAH Contamination in South Carolina estuaries:
potential transfer of carcinogens from the tidal creek to the dinner table. Carolinas Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, Annual Meeting, Athens, GA.
22. *Garner, T.R., Weinstein, J.E. 2006. Survey of PAH contamination in South Carolina tidal creek
sediments, tubificid worms, and shrimp: potential for dietary transfer to humans. Southeastern
Estuarine Research Society, Semi-annual Meeting. St. Augustine, FL (Best Undergraduate Presentation Winner).
23. *Flemming, A., Lewitus, A., Weinstein, J.E., Hurley, P. Levine, N. 2006. PAHs in stormwater
retention ponds on Kiawah Island: from street to pipe to pond. Southeastern Estuarine Research Society, Semi-annual Meeting. St. Augustine, FL.
24. Weinstein J.E., Diamond, S.A. 2005. Penetration of UV-A into tidal creek habitats: relevance to the
assessment of PAH phototoxicity in estuarine systems. Southeastern Estuarine Research Society, Semi-annual Meeting. Charleston, SC.
25. *Phillips, A.K., Weinstein, J.E. 2004. Phototoxicity of sediment-associated fluoranthene to the larval
grass shrimp, Palaemonetes pugio. South Carolina Academy of Science. 2004 Annual Meeting,
Charleston, S.C. 26. *DeLoach, D.M., Weinstein, J.E. 2004. Comparison of the toxic effects of the organophosphate
dichlorvos on grass shrimp (Palaemonetes pugio) and hard clams (Mercenaria mercenaria). South
Carolina Academy of Science. 2004 Annual Meeting, Charleston, S.C. 27. *Filipowicz, A., Weinstein, J.E., Sanger, D.M. 2004. Bioaccumulation of a PAH in an estuarine
oligochaete: Potential for trophic transfer. Southeastern Estuarine Research Society, Semi-annual
Meeting, Ft. Pierce, FL.
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28. Weinstein, J.E., Sanger, D.M., Holland, A.F. 2003. Toxicity of PAH to the estuarine oligochaete
Monopylephorus rubroniveus: a “tail” of two tolerances. Carolinas SETAC Annual Meeting, Charleston, SC.
29. Weinstein, J.E. 2000. Characterization of the phototoxic potential of fluoranthene to glochidia of the
freshwater mussel, Utterbackia imbecillis. Texas Academy of Science 103rd Annual Meeting.
Kingsville, TX. 30. Weinstein, J.E., Oris, J.T. 1999. Humic acids reduce the bioaccumulation and phototoxicity of PAH
in fish. Texas Academy of Science 102nd Annual Meeting. Sequin, TX.
31. Weinstein, J.E. 1995. Histopathology in Crassostrea virginica as an indicator of stress in urbanized estuaries. Southeastern Estuarine Research Society, Marineland, FL.
32. Weinstein, J.E. 1994. Seasonal responses of the mixed-function oxygenase (MFO) system in oysters,
Crassostrea virginica, to urban-derived polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Southeastern Estuarine Research Society, Semi-annual Meeting, Wilmington, NC.
33. Weinstein, J.E., West T.L., Bray J.T. 1991. Metal content of healthy and diseased blue crabs,
Callinectes sapidus, from the Albemarle-Pamlico Estuarine System. NC Society of Toxicologists.
Annual Meeting, Raleigh, NC.
3- Local organizations
1. *Schwendinger, E.M., Weinstein, J.E. 2016. Microplastic particles as contaminants in consumer products. Citadel Student Research Conference. March 12, 2016.
2. *Crocker, B.K., Weinstein, J.E. 2015. Formation of microplastic particles from three common plastic
polymers in a salt marsh habitat. Citadel Student Research Conference. March 13, 2015. 3. *Holt C.B., Weinstein, J.E. 2015. Comparative toxicity of mouthguard cleaning agents to the
daggerblade grass shrimp, Palaemonetes pugio, and the freshwater cladoceran, Daphnia magna.
Citadel Student Research Conference. March 13, 2015.
4. *Gray A.D., Weinstein J.E. 2014. Characterizing the sensitivity of Daphnia magna to green home and personal care products: linking product formulation to hazard. Society of Environmental
Toxicology and Chemistry. Citadel Student Research Conference. (First Place Winner)
5. *Gray, A.D., Weinstein, J.E. 2013. Toxicity of green household products to the freshwater cladoceran, Daphnia magna. Citadel Undergraduate Research Conference (Third Place Winner).
6. *Garner, T.R. and Weinstein, J.E. 2006. Survey of PAH contamination in South Carolina tidal creek
sediments, tubificid worms, and shrimp: Potential for dietary transfer to humans. Fifth Annual
Citadel Undergraduate Research Conference (First Place Winner). 7. *Roberts, E.B. and Weinstein, J.E. 2006. Effect of piberonyl butoxide on the phototoxicity of
fluoranthene in larval grass shrimp, Palaemonetes pugio. Fifth Annual Citadel Undergraduate
Research Conference. 8. *Phillips, A.K. and Weinstein, J.E. 2004. Development of a 7-day static renewal sediment toxicity
test for the larval grass shrimp, Palaemonetes pugio: Laboratory and field validation. Third Annual
Citadel Undergraduate Research Conference. 9. *DeLoach, D.M. and Weinstein, J.E. 2004. Comparison of the toxic effects of the organophosphate
dichlorvos on grass shrimp (Palaemonetes pugio) and hard clams (Mercenaria mercenaria). Third
Annual Citadel Undergraduate Research Conference.
10. Weinstein, J.E. 2002. Using a general models approach to teach physiology. Charleston Connections Conference. Innovations in Higher Education. May, 2002. Charleston, SC.
By Invitation
1- National/International organizations 1. Weinstein, J.E. 2008. Natural stressors and their influence on PAH phototoxicity in estuarine habitats:
Lessons from shrimp and worms. Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. 29th Annual Meeting. Tampa, FL.
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2. Weinstein, J.E., *Bolton-Warberg, M., Coen, L.D. 2007. Effects of the organophosphate dichlorvos
on the daggerblade grass shrimp (Palaemonetes pugio) and the eastern oyster (Crassostrea virginica). Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. 28th Annual Meeting. Milwaukee, WI.
2- Regional/Local organizations
1. Weinstein J.E. 2015-17. Seminar: Microplastic debris in coastal South Carolina: sources, fate, and toxicity.
University of North Texas, Denton, TX. April 7, 2017
Lowcountry Senior Center, Charleston, SC. March 14, 2016.
Robert Lunz Group, Sierra Club, Charleston, SC. March 2, 2016.
Master Naturalist, Fourth State Conference. Seabrook Island, SC. Oct. 10, 2015.
Clemson University – Institute of Environmental Toxicology. Pendleton, SC, Sept. 28,
2015.
Fort Johnson Marine Science Center Seminar Series. Charleston, SC. Feb. 6, 2015.
2. Weinstein, J.E. 2014. Contamination and disposal issues of stormwater detention pond sediments. Charleston Area Stormwater Pond Management Conference. Sponsored by Clemson Cooperative
Extension Service. Trident Technical College, North Charleston, SC.
3. Weinstein, J.E. 2012. Sediment contamination in coastal stormwater detention ponds. Charleston Area Stormwater Pond Management Conference. Sponsored by Clemson Cooperative Extension
Service. Trident Technical College, North Charleston, SC.
4. Weinstein, J.E. 2012. Quality of pond sediments. Grand Strand Stormwater Pond Management
Conference, Myrtle Beach, SC. 5. Weinstein, J.E. 2011. Sediment contamination in coastal stormwater detention ponds. Charleston
Area Stormwater Pond Management Conference. Sponsored by Clemson Cooperative Extension
Service. North Charleston City Hall. 6. Weinstein, J.E. 2010. Stormwater detention ponds: Property amenities or hazardous waste sites?
USC-Aiken Biology and Geology Department Seminar Series.
7. Weinstein, J.E. 2009. Stormwater detention ponds: Residential amenities or hazardous waste sites? Sigma Xi Brown Bag Lunch Seminar, The Citadel.
8. Weinstein, J.E. 2005. Overview of the Classroom Performance System. CASTLE. The Citadel.
Charleston, SC.
9. Weinstein, J.E. 2004. Ultraviolet, ultratoxic: hydrocarbons, sunlight and toxicity in South Carolina tidal creeks. Fort Johnson Marine Science Seminar Series. Charleston, SC.
10. Weinstein, J.E. 2002. Laboratory report makeover: communicating expectations to students.
Communication Across the Curriculum (CAC) Luncheon. The Citadel. Charleston, SC. 11. Weinstein, J.E. 2001. Ecotoxicology of photoactivated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Fort
Johnson Marine Science Seminar Series. Charleston, SC.
12. Weinstein, J.E. 2001. Teach it once, apply it 40X. Synopsis of General Models Approach to Teaching Physiology. CASTLE. The Citadel. Charleston, SC.
13. Weinstein, J.E. 1999. Ecotoxicology of phototoxic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon. Sigma Xi,
Texas A&M University-Commerce Chapter, Commerce, TX.
14. Weinstein, J.E. and Harper, J. 1999. Getting PowerPoint on the web. Technologies in Support of Classes (sponsored by the Texas A&M University-Commerce Teaching, Learning, and Technology
Round Table and the Faculty Development Committee), Commerce TX.
GRANTS:
A- Pending Grants (under review)
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1. NIH/NSF. Interactions of Climate Change on Oceans and Human Health: Assessment of Risks
Associated with Climate Change on Infectious Diseases, Harmful Algal Blooms, and Contaminants of Emerging Concern. $225,219 subaward to The Citadel. Oct. 1, 2017 – Sept. 30, 2022.
2. S.C. Sea Grant Consortium. Urban Stormwater Runoff as a Nonpoint Source of Microplastic Debris
in Coastal Waterways, and its Associated Cumulative Toxicological Impacts in Biota. $54,943
subaward to The Citadel. Feb. 1, 2018 – Jan. 31, 2020.
B- Current Grants 1. S.C. Sea Grant Consortium. Microplastic Contamination in Coastal South Carolina: Sources, Trophic
Transfer, and Abundance in Biota. PIs – S.J. Klaine (Clemson) and J.E. Weinstein. $159,813
($66,546 subcontract to The Citadel). Feb. 1, 2016 – Jan. 31, 2018.
B- Previous External Grants - Awarded
1. S.C. Sea Grant Consortium. Educational Poster: Microplastics in Estuaries. PI – J.E. Weinstein.
$2,500. June 1, 2016 – Nov. 30, 2016.
2. S.C. Sea Grant Consortium. Particle Contamination: Direct Effects on Salt Marsh-Tidal Creek Organisms and Indirect Effects on the Bioavailability and Toxicity of Polynuclear Aromatic
Hydrocarbons (PAHs). PIs – S.J. Klaine (Clemson) and J.E. Weinstein. $94, 051 ($46,124
subcontract to The Citadel). Feb. 1, 2014 – Jan. 31, 2016. 3. S.C. Sea Grant Consortium. Marine Plastic Debris: Assessing the Hazards to Larval Oysters and
Grass Shrimp. PI – J.E. Weinstein. $9,792. May 1, 2013-April 30, 2014.
4. BP/Florida Oceanographic Institute. The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill: Assessing Impacts on a Critical Habitat, Oyster Reefs, and Associated Species in Florida Gulf Estuaries. Subcontract through
Florida Atlantic University, $20,706. Sept. 1, 2010-August 31, 2012.
5. S.C. Sea Grant Consortium. Contamination of Coastal Stormwater Pond Sediments: Potential Risk to
Wildlife and Human Health. PI- J.E. Weinstein and K.D. Crawford. $59,896. May 15, 2007-June 30, 2008.
6. S.C. Sea Grant Consortium. Tidal Creek Water Quality, Freshwater Inflow, Materials Loading and
Benthic Community Studies for the SC-GA LU-CES Program – Year 4. PI- J.E. Weinstein. $13,820. July 1, 2004-June 30, 2005.
7. S.C. Sea Grant Consortium. Impact of Mosquito Control Agents on Grass Shrimp, Palaemonetes
spp., and Hard Clams, Mercenaria mercenaria: Preliminary Laboratory Assessment. PIs-J.E.
Weinstein, L.D. Coen, A.H. Ringwood. $10,000. March 1, 2002 – Feb. 28, 2003.
C- Citadel Foundation Research Grants - Awarded
1. The Citadel Foundation. Faculty Research Grant. Polyamide Microplastic Fragment Contamination in Charleston Harbor: Source Identification and Hazard Assessment. $2,932. PI – John Weinstein.
July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015.
2. The Citadel Foundation. Faculty Research Grant. Does Ingestion of Microplastic Particles Serve as a Mechanism for the Transfer of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons to the Tissues of the Daggerblade
Grass Shrimp, Palaemonetes pugio? $2,957. PI – John Weinstein. July 1, 2013-June 30, 2014.
3. The Citadel Foundation. Faculty Research Grant. Chronic toxicity of the pyrethroid synergist
piperonyl butoxide to larvae of the grass shrimp, Palaemonetes pugio. $2,957. PI – John Weinstein. July 1, 2012-June 30, 2013.
4. The Citadel Foundation. Faculty Research Grant. Are Green Product Formulations Less Toxic Than
Conventional Formulations? $2,934. PI – John Weinstein. July 1, 2011-June 30, 2012. 5. The Citadel Foundation. Faculty Research Grant. Bioavailability of Sediment Associated Polycyclic
Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Stormwater Detention Ponds. $ 2,100. PI – John Weinstein. July 1, 2010-
June 30, 2011.
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6. The Citadel Foundation. Faculty Research Grant. Does Resistance to the Organophosphate
Malathion in Grass Shrimp (Palaemonetes pugio) Confer Cross-Resistance to Other Common Environmental Contaminants? $ 2,608. PI – John Weinstein. July 1, 2009-June 30, 2010.
7. The Citadel Foundation. Faculty Research Grant. Characterization of the Uptake and Depuration
Kinetics of Combined Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon of Piperonyl Butocide Exposures in Grass
Shrimp Larvae $ 2,557. PI – John Weinstein. July 1, 2008-June 30, 2009. 8. The Citadel Foundation. Sabbatical Supplement Grant. Pesticide Resistance in Grass Shrimp
(Palaemonetes pugio): Field Studies. $2,972. PI – John Weinstein. July 1, 2007-June 30, 2008.
9. The Citadel Foundation. Faculty Research Grant. Pesticide Resistance in Grass Shrimp (Palaemonetes pugio): Laboratory Studies. $2,936. PI – John Weinstein. July 1, 2007-June 30,
2008.
10. The Citadel Foundation. Faculty Research Grant. Influence of Piperonyl Butoxide on the Bioaccumulation and Phototoxicity of Fluoranthene and Benzo(a)pyrene to Larval Grass Shrimp,
Palaemonetes pugio. $2,892. PI – John Weinstein. July 1, 2006-June 30, 2007.
11. The Citadel Foundation. Faculty Research Grant. Influence of Mycosporine-like Amino Acids on
the Phototoxicity of PAH to Larval Grass Shrimp, Palaemonetes pugio $2,887. PI – John Weinstein. July 1, 2005-June 30, 2006.
12. The Citadel Foundation. Faculty Research Grant. Uptake and Depuration of Polycyclic Aromatic
Hydrocarbon from Sediment by the Estuarine Oligochaete Worm, Monopylephorus rubroniveus. $2,670. PI – John Weinstein. July 1, 2004-June 30, 2005.
13. The Citadel Foundation. Faculty Research Grant. Toxicological Assessment of Charleston
Stormwater Runoff to Larvae of the Grass Shrimp, Palaemonetes pugio. $2,940. PI – John Weinstein. July 1, 2003-June 30, 2004.
14. The Citadel Foundation. Faculty Research Grant. Phototoxicity of Mosquito Control Agents on
Grass shrimp, Palaemonetes spp., and Hard Clams, Mercenaria mercenaria. $2,730. PI – John
Weinstein. July 1, 2002-June 30, 2003. 15. The Citadel Foundation. Faculty Research Grant. Effect of Salinity Variation on the Photoactivated
Toxicity of Fluoranthene to the Larvae of the Tidewater Silverside, Menidia beryllina, the Oyster,
Crassostrea virginica. $2,900. PI – John Weinstein. July 1, 2001-June 30, 2002. 16. The Citadel Foundation. Faculty Research Grant. “Effect of Ultraviolet Light on Fluoranthene
Toxicity in Oyster Early Life Stages”. $1,500. PI – John Weinstein. July 1, 2000-June 30, 2001.
D- Citadel Foundation Presentation or Development Grants - Awarded 1. The Citadel Foundation. Faculty Research Grant. Microplastic Formation from Plastic Debris in
Estuarine Environments. Travel to Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 36th Annual
Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT for Platform Presentation. Nov. 1-5, 2015. $1778.34 2. The Citadel Foundation. Presentation of Research Proposal. Travel to Society of Environmental
Toxicology and Chemistry 35th Annual Meeting, Vancouver, BC for Platform Presentation. Nov. 17-
21, 2013. $1,541. 3. The Citadel Foundation. Presentation of Research Proposal. Travel to Society of Environmental
Toxicology and Chemistry 34th Annual Meeting, Nashville, TN for Poster Presentation of Graduate
Student. Nov. 17-21, 2013. $1,541.
4. The Citadel Foundation. Faculty Development Grant. Attendance at the 27th Annual Human Anatomy& Physiology Society Conference in Las Vegas, NV. May 25-30, 2013. $1,690.
5. The Citadel Foundation. Presentation of Research Proposal. Travel to Society of Environmental
Toxicology and Chemistry - Europe 23rd Annual Meeting, Glasgow, Scotland for Platform Presentation. May 12-16, 2013. $2,500.
6. The Citadel Foundation. Presentation of Research Proposal. Travel to Society of Environmental
Toxicology and Chemistry 32nd Annual Meeting, Boston, MA for Platform Presentation of Graduate Student. Nov. 13-17, 2011. $1,795.
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7. The Citadel Foundation. Faculty Development Grant. Attendance at the 25th Annual Human
Anatomy& Physiology Society Conference in Victoria, BC. May 26-31, 2007. $1,803. 8. The Citadel Foundation. Presentation of Research Proposal. Travel to Society of Environmental
Toxicology and Chemistry 31st Annual Meeting, Portland, OR for Platform Presentation. Nov. 7-11,
2010. $1,821.
9. The Citadel Foundation. Presentation of Research Proposal. Travel to Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 30th Annual Meeting, New Orleans for Platform Presentation. Nov. 17-23,
2009. $1,859.
10. The Citadel Foundation. Presentation of Research Proposal. Travel to Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 29th Annual Meeting, Tampa, FL for Invited Platform Presentation. Nov.
16-20, 2008. $1,329.
11. The Citadel Foundation. Presentation of Research Proposal. Travel to Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 28th Annual Meeting, Milwaukee, WI for Invited Platform Presentation.
Nov. 11-17, 2007. $1,475.
12. The Citadel Foundation. Faculty Development Grant. Attendance at the 22nd Annual Human
Anatomy& Physiology Society Conference in New Orleans, LA. May 24-29, 2008. $1,259. 13. The Citadel Foundation. Faculty Development Grant. Attendance at the 21st Annual Human
Anatomy& Physiology Society Conference in San Diego, CA. May 26-31, 2007. $1,061.
14. The Citadel Foundation. Presentation of Research Proposal. Travel to Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 27th Annual Meeting, Montreal, Quebec for Poster Presentation. Nov. 5-9,
2006. $1,579.
15. The Citadel Foundation. Presentation of Research Proposal. Travel to Southeastern Estuarine Research Society Spring Meeting, Ponte Vedra Beach/St. Augustine, FL. March 30-April1, 2006.
$430.
16. The Citadel Foundation. Presentation of Research Proposal. Travel to Society of Environmental
Toxicology and Chemistry 26th Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD for Poster Presentation. Nov. 13-17, 2005. $1,609.
17. The Citadel Foundation. Presentation of Research Grant. Travel to Society of Environmental
Toxicology and Chemistry 25th Annual Meeting, Portland OR, for Platform Presentation. Nov. 14-18, 2004. $1,676.
18. The Citadel Foundation. Presentation of Research Proposal. Travel to Society of Environmental
Toxicology and Chemistry 24th Annual Meeting, Austin, TX for Poster Presentation. Nov. 9-13,
2003. $1,758. 19. The Citadel Foundation. Faculty Development Grant. “The Nuts and Bolts of Classroom
Management: How to Teach Like a Pro (NSF Short Courses for College Teachers)”. July 17-19,
2003. $974. 20. The Citadel Foundation. Presentation of Research Proposal. Travel to Society of Environmental
Toxicology and Chemistry 23rd Annual Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT for Platform Presentation. Nov.
16-20, 2002. $1,275. 21. The Citadel Foundation. Faculty Development Grant. “Physiology for Physiology and Biology
Teachers (NSF Short Courses for College Teachers)”. July 16-18, 2001. $1,154.
22. The Citadel Foundation. Presentation of Research Proposal. Travel to Society of Environmental
Toxicology and Chemistry 22nd Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD for Poster Presentation. Nov. 11-15, 2001. $898.
23. The Citadel Foundation. Presentation of Research Proposal. Travel to Society of Environmental
Toxicology and Chemistry 21st Annual Meeting, Nashville, TN for Platform Presentation. Nov. 12-16, 2000. $707.
WORKSHOPS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES:
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A- Workshops attended for professional development
1. CASE Development for Deans and Academic Leaders, Oct. 12-13, 2017, Scottsdale, AZ. 2. Academic Chairpersons Conference, Feb. 8-10, 2017. New Orleans, LA.
3. Institute on General Education and Assessment. Association of American Colleges & Universities.
Boston University, Boston, MA. June 4-8, 2016.
4. Academic Chairpersons Conference, Feb. 3-5, 2016. Charleston, SC. 5. Human Anatomy & Physiology Society 27th Annual Conference. Las Vegas, NV. May 25-30, 2013.
6. Human Anatomy & Physiology Society 25th Annual Conference. Victoria, BC. May 28-June 2, 2011.
7. National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions Meeting. Atlanta, GA. June 16-20, 2010. 8. National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions Meeting. Chicago, IL. June 25-29, 2008.
9. Human Anatomy & Physiology Society 22nd Annual Conference. New Orleans, LA.May 24-29, 2008.
10. Human Anatomy & Physiology Society 21st Annual Conference. San Diego, CA. May 26-31, 2007. 11. National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions Meeting.Portland, OR. June 25-29, 2006.
12. National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions Meeting. Washington, D.C. June 28-July
2, 2004.
13. Physiology Teaching Conference. University of South Carolina School of Medicine. Columbia, SC. Oct. 18, 2002.
14. Physiology Teaching Conference. University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Columbia, SC.
Oct. 17, 2001. 15. 20th Annual Wildacres Retreat, “Assessing Writing: From the Inside Out”, Sponsored by the
University Writing Programs with the Blumenthal Foundation, University of North Carolina-
Charlotte. May 14-17, 2001.
B- Advanced courses or other off-campus professional development activities
1. The Nuts and Bolts of Classroom Management: How to Teach Like a Pro. Facilitated by Dr. Delany
Kirk. NSF Short Courses for College Teachers. University of Washington. Seattle, WA. July 17-19, 2003.
2. Physiology for Physiology and Biology Teachers. Facilitated by Drs. Harold Modell and Mary Pat
Wenderoth. NSF Short Courses for College Teachers. University of Washington. Seattle, WA. July 16-18, 2001.
C- Participation in on-campus professional development activities
1. National Coalition Building Institute, Welcoming Diversity Workshop (half-day). Facilitated by Dr. Julie Lipovsky. July 22, 2015.
2. Department Head Workshop. Facilitated by Dr. Goldie Byrd. The Citadel. Feb. 7, 2014.
3. Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) Workshop. Facilitated by Dr. Herb Childress and Anne Boettcher. The Citadel. Nov. 22, 2013.
4. Fostering Critical Thinking and Mature Valuing across the Curriculum. Facilitated by Dr. Craig E.
Nelson. Sponsored by CAC and CASTLE. The Citadel. January 2004. 5. Third Annual Lowcountry Conference on Teaching and Learning in Higher Education. The Citadel.
May 30, 2003.
6. Second Annual Charleston Connections: Innovations in Higher Education Conference. The Citadel.
May 31, 2002. 7. First Annual Charleston Connections: Innovations in Higher Education Conference. Sponsored by
CASTLE. The Citadel. June 1-2, 2001.
SERVICE:
The Citadel
Service to the College
A- Standing college-wide committees
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2016 Faculty Senate
2016 Graduate Curriculum Committee 2011-2015 Academic Board
2011-2015 Graduate Council
2008 –2011 Faculty Tenure and Promotion Committee
2005-2006, 2009-2011 Sabbaticals Committee 2006-2007 Faculty Development Committee
2004-2005 Curriculum Committee
2001-2004 Scholarship Committee 2001-2002 Undergraduate Admissions Committee
B- College-wide ad hoc committees or task forces 2016-present General Education Review Committee
2001- present Pre-Health Professions Committee (Chair, 2004-2011 )
2004-2006, 2010-2012 Search Committee – Dean of the School of Science and Mathematics
Service to the School and/or Department
A- Departmental/school standing committees/programs
2006-2011 Probationary review, promotion and tenure committee (Chair, 2008-2011) 2000-2001 Facilities and equipment committee
B- Other School or Departmental service 2005-2011 Faculty Mentor (Dr. John Zardus and Dr. Paul Nolan)
2002-2003 Biology Department Webmaster
Service to the Students
A- Summary of student advising responsibilities 2011-2016 M.A. in Biology advisor (I advised between 10-15 graduate students per
year)
2004-2007, 2008-2011 Pre-Health Professions Advisor (I advised between 20-35 cadets per year regarding Medical School, Dental School, and a variety of other
Health Professions Schools)
2000-2006, 2008-2016 Biology Major Advisor (I advised between 10-15 Biology majors per
year)
B- Faculty Advisor roles for clubs, companies, or other student groups
2009-2011 Pre-Health Society Faculty Advisor 2001-2004 Bio-Cid/Tri-Beta (Biology Club) Faculty Advisor
C- Other service to students 2001-2003 Participated in the Fourth Class Sponsor Program for 4 freshman cadets
Service to the Community or Public
2014-present South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium – Working Group on Nanomaterials and Microplastics
2013 South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium – Working Group on Stormwater Ponds
2010 Co-mentor, Minorities in Marine and Environmental Sciences Program (William Boyd, Benedict College)
2010 Co-mentor, Academic Magnet High School Science Project (Winslow DiBona)
2006-present Mentor in the MUSC Teaching Intern Program 2003-2004 Science Judge, National Ocean Science Bowl, SC-GA Regional Competition
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2001-2002 Charleston County Science Partner, Project Inquiry (NSF Curriculum in a Box
Program), Charleston County School District
Service to the Discipline
A- Offices in local, state regional, or national organizations
2008-2009 President, Carolinas SETAC (Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry)
2007- 2008 Vice President, Carolinas SETAC
2006- 2010; 2014-present Board of Directors, Carolinas SETAC
B- Committee work in local, state regional, or national organizations
2008-2009 Chemistry Steering Committee, Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 2006-2009 Regional Chapters Committee, Society of Environmental Toxicology and
Chemistry
2005-2009 Membership Committee, Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry
C- Service in editorial reviewing for conferences or publications
I’ve served as a reviewer for manuscripts submitted to the following journals:
Chemosphere Soil and Sediment Contamination
Environmental Science & Technology
Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety
Photochemistry and Photobiology
Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology
Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology
I’ve served as a reviewer for proposals submitted to the following agencies:
National Science Foundation Grants
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Chilean Research Fund Council (FONDECYT) International Foundation for Science
Rhode Island Sea Grant
Indiana/Illinois Sea Grant United States Geological Survey Competitive Grants
National Estuarine Research Reserve Graduate Research Fellowships
Hudson River Foundation
Service at Other Institutions
College of Charleston
2017-present Major professor/graduate research committee for Sarah Kell (MS student) 2016-present Major professor/graduate research committee for Rachel Leads (MS student)
2015-2017 Graduate Research Committee for Kea Payton (MS Student)
2012-2015 Major professor/graduate research committee for Hope Wertz (MS student) 2000-present Faculty, Graduate Program in Marine Biology
2005-present Faculty, Masters in Environmental Studies program
2004-2006 Graduate Research Committee for Alan Flemming (MS student) 2002-2006 Graduate Research Committee for Majbritt Bolton-Warberg (MS student)
2006-2007 Graduate Research Committee for Heather Harper (MS student)
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2002-2005 Colloquium Committee (Chair, 2002-2004)
Texas A&M University – Commerce
1999-2000 Faculty Senate
1999-2000 University Honors Committee
1999-2000 Pre-Professional Committee 1999-2000 Mentorship Program – Greenville (TX) High School
1999-2000 Search Committee for Biologist (Dept. of Biological & Earth Sciences)
1999 Search Committee for Plant Biologist (Dept. of Biological & Earth Sciences) 1998-2000 Environmental Science Committee (Dept. of Biological & Earth Sciences)
1998-2000 Faculty Advisor for Student Association for a Greener Environment
2000 Departmental Wildlife Committee 2000 Departmental Computer Committee
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES:
Council of Colleges of Arts and Sciences
American Conference of Academic Deans
Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry Carolinas Regional Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry
Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation
Southeastern Estuarine Research Society National Association of Biology Teachers
Phi Kappa Phi Academic Honor Society
Sigma Xi